The American Cocker Spaniel is a hunting dog that is used in hunting wild birds and small game. Like many other gun dogs, there is the show variety of the breed as well as the hunting variety. In some cases, the dogs can cross over as hunting runs strong in the blood of the American Cocker [...]
Archive for May, 2009
American Cocker Spaniel
Posted in Breeding on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What To Expect During Whelping
Posted in Breeding, tagged whelping, your whelping dog on May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Whelping is the expression that is used when your female dog is giving birth to a litter of puppies. Whelping is usually a natural process that your bitch will be able to manage on her own, although it is a good idea to know as much about the process as possible so that you can [...]
What Is Heartworm In Dogs?
Posted in Healthcare, tagged dogs and heartworms, heartworm in dogs, heartworms on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Heartworm is one of the most serious diseases your bird dog can face and quite often is fatal. The good news is that heartworm can easily be prevented by giving your dog a prescription that you will get from your vet. This pill is given once a month and should be given all year long [...]
Teaching The Retrieve
Posted in Training, tagged teaching dog how to retrieve, teaching your dog to retrieve on May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While some gun dogs are not trained to retrieve, others, such Labrador and Golden Retrievers as well as spaniels, will retrieve birds and other game for you when you are hunting. Unlike some gun dogs, retrievers work with you after you have shot the game, instead of before – as is the case of the [...]
